Pool cue



Patented ct. 19, 1926.

UNITED STATES EDWARD S. COYLE, OF NANTON, ALBERTA, CANADA.

POOL CUE.

Application filed January 8, 1926. Serial No. 80,084.

My invention relates rto pool cues and its primary object is to provide a cue to be used by one or more persons in the game of pool which is so constructed as to enable the person to shoot with more accuracy and ease of operation.

The invention contemplates a spring pressed cue to be arranged in the manner of the Vusual cue in making a shot and which is manually released to project the cue into engagement with the cue ball.

Vith the preceding and other objects and advantages in View, the invention consists in the novel combination of elements, construction, arrangement o'f parts and operations, to be hereinafter speciiically referred to, claimed and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein:

Figure 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a pool cue positioned for use.

Figure 2 is a similar view of the device in actuated position.

Figure 3 is a section on line 3 3 ot Figure 2, and

Figure 4 is a section on line H oi' Figure 2.

Referring to the drawings in detail, wherein corresponding characters of reifen ence denote corresponding parts throughout the several views, the numeral 5 designates a handle or stock which is hollow a greater part oi' its length as at 6, and is further formed with a longitudinal bore 7. Slidably mounted in the rear end of the stock 5 is a plunger 10 carrying a cushioning element 11 at its outer end. This plunger is provided with a longitudinal slot 12 through which a pin 13 passes, the latter being extended transversely through the stock 5. Slidably mounted in the bore 7 is a cue stick or rod 12 provided with the usual tip 13 at its outer end. A circular disk 14 is carried b v the inner end of the cue stick 12 and movable longitudinally within f the hollow end G ot' the stock 5. An eX- pansible coil spring 15 is arranged in the hollow end G and has its ends liXed as at 1G and 17 to the plunger and plate 14 respectively.

A plate arcuate in cross section as indicated by the numeral 17 is secured to the under face of the hollow stock 5. Pivoted to an upstanding ear 18 at the rear end of this plate is a pivoted latch 19 provided with a lug or catch 2O upon its free end adapted to engage the plate 14 when the cue stick is projected. A leaf spring 2l is interposed betweenthe catch end of the latch 19 and the plate 17. This latch 1S) is provided with a plurality of parallel teeth 22 adjacent its pivoted end, any one oi which is adapted to be engaged by a bevel lug 23 carried by thc inner end of the plunger and whereby this plunger is locked in the position shown in Figure 1. A pivoted releasing element is pivotally mounted upon the inner face of a plate 25 secured to the upper face of the stock at a point in advance of the disk 14, this releasing element being designated by the numeral 26 and formed with an externally arranged finger engaging element 27 and an oiilset end 28 normally disposed `against the disk 14. An expansible coil spring 29 is interposed between the ,free end of the releasing element 26 and a recess 30 formed in the stock 5.

A bridge for facilitating aiming of the cue is provided and provides a circular clip 31 which embraces the stock intermediate its ends and formed with a pair of parallel legs 32 formed with laterally extending curved portions 33 adapted to rest upon the pool table.

In the use of the invention, the operator grasps the device by the stock 5 and forces the plunger 10 inwardly by exerting pressure upon the same by holding it against a stationary object. This causes the lug 23 to engage in one of the teeth 22, and the device is then ready for actuation, by simply depressing the linger engaging member 27 to raise the offset end 28 out of movement of the disk 14. As the cue tip 13 strikes the objective the disk 14 strikes the part 2O and moves the same against the tension of the spring 21 and disengages the teeth 22 from the lug 23 to permit the spring to project the stick to a position shown in Figure 2. The strain thus produced on the spring together with the rebound afforded by striking the objective causes the cue stick to return to normal position where it is engaged by the offset end 28 of the releasing element 26. The device is then ready for the next operation.

Vhile I have shown and described the preferred embodiment of the invention, I desire to have it understood that such changes may be made in the form, construction, arrangement of parts and operations, as will not depart from the spirit lll) ` ill of the invention or the scope of .the subjoined claims.

What is claimed is l. A pool cue comprising a stock, a stick slidably mounted therein, a. spring pressed plunger slidable in the stock, adapted to be projected from the rear end thereof, the spring pressed plunger being arranged to project the stiel; forwardly, means for locking the stick and plunger' in retracted position and adapted to be manually released whereby the 'plunger and sticlr Will be projected in opposite directions.

2. A pool cue comprising a stock provided with a longitudinal bore, a cue stick flidable in the bore, a plate fixed to the inner end ot the stiel( and slidable in the stock, a plunger slidable in the stock and adapted to be projected from the rear end 4hereof, an eXpansible coil spring interposed between the plunger and plate and onnected theretog a manually operable latch normally engaged with the plate to hold the cue stick against movement, a pivoted element aranged in the stoel: and provided with a plurality of teeth and also a lug upon its tree end, a spring tor holding the pivoted element in position Where the plate Will engage the lug element and thereby lock the pivoted element in one olireotion, a lug carried by the plunger and engageable With the teeth, the release of the latch element serving to release both the one stick and plunger, the rebound and tension of the spring serving to retract the cue stick.

3. A cue stick comprising a hollow stock provided With a longitudinal bore, a cue stick slidable in the bore and having one end disposed in the hollow stock, a plate carried thereby and movable in the hollow stock, a plunger normally disposed Within the hollow stock and adapted to be projected therefrom, an eXpansible coil spring interposed between the plunger and plate and having operative connection with these parts, manually operable means for normally engaging the plate to hold the stick against movement, and means operated subsequent to the release of the latch element to permit the plunger to be projected outwardly at a predetermined time.

In testimony whereof l aiiix my signature.

EDWARD S. COYLE 

